The Wizard of Oz is a classic that appeals to several generations, especially because it keeps being reinvented in new books as well as cartoons, live action movies and Broadway shows. It is very easy to understand the popularity of this fairytale with a message, because it has characters for just about everyone’s taste –…

Witch costumes are always a popular choice at Halloween. The traditional costume may have roots in something even more interesting than witchcraft: beer brewing! Women were in charge of brewing beer for centuries, and the pointed hat was associated with a brewery, as was a broom and, of course, a bubbling cauldron. These eventually became…